India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has taken a big step towards the future of detection technologies by unveiling the country's first photonic radar, and hopes that this technology will be able to detect and intercept stealth aircraft such as the B-2, F-35, J-20 and Sukhoi-57.
Publish dateMonday 4 August 2025 - 11:14
Story Code : 324113
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): According to Euronews, India's Defense Research and Development Organization has announced that it has designed and prepared the country's first photonic radar for field tests; a radar that, unlike traditional systems, uses light waves instead of radio waves to detect air targets.
According to the report, photonic radar can detect targets with high accuracy and at long ranges, without easily being subject to electronic interference.
Indian officials have said that field trials of the system will begin in late 2025, with the main goal being to enhance detection capabilities against stealth aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles.
Aerospace analyst Riya Malhotra said of the importance of this technology: “Entering the photonic radar space is like upgrading from a thin camera to a high-precision lens. This system can play a key role in the country’s integrated air defense.”
The DRDO says that this radar is capable of detecting targets with a radar cross-section much smaller than the current capabilities. Therefore, it will be especially effective against aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit, F-35 Lightning II, Chinese J-20 and Russian Su-57.
The radar is to be tested in practical scenarios such as drone flights, simulated penetration of stealth aircraft, and in various climatic conditions.
Reports from specialized media such as The Hindu, Times of India and Defense Update India indicate that India has made extensive investments in the field of electronic warfare systems and advanced radars in recent years. The new photonic system is likely to be used in coordination with other projects such as the Akash-NG air defense network and the XRSAM intelligent interceptor.
Some Western analysts believe that India’s entry into the field of photonics could challenge the balance of power in future wars, since this technology has so far been mainly in the possession of the United States, China and parts of Europe.
According to military experts, India’s entry into the field of photonic radars indicates the country’s move towards the fifth and even sixth generation of defense weapons. Studies show that identifying and intercepting stealth targets will be one of the main challenges in future wars. According to military observers, if India succeeds in operationalizing this technology, it could gain a significant advantage in the region and solidify its position as one of Asia's military technological hubs.
According to the report, photonic radar can detect targets with high accuracy and at long ranges, without easily being subject to electronic interference.
Indian officials have said that field trials of the system will begin in late 2025, with the main goal being to enhance detection capabilities against stealth aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles.
Aerospace analyst Riya Malhotra said of the importance of this technology: “Entering the photonic radar space is like upgrading from a thin camera to a high-precision lens. This system can play a key role in the country’s integrated air defense.”
The DRDO says that this radar is capable of detecting targets with a radar cross-section much smaller than the current capabilities. Therefore, it will be especially effective against aircraft such as the B-2 Spirit, F-35 Lightning II, Chinese J-20 and Russian Su-57.
The radar is to be tested in practical scenarios such as drone flights, simulated penetration of stealth aircraft, and in various climatic conditions.
Reports from specialized media such as The Hindu, Times of India and Defense Update India indicate that India has made extensive investments in the field of electronic warfare systems and advanced radars in recent years. The new photonic system is likely to be used in coordination with other projects such as the Akash-NG air defense network and the XRSAM intelligent interceptor.
Some Western analysts believe that India’s entry into the field of photonics could challenge the balance of power in future wars, since this technology has so far been mainly in the possession of the United States, China and parts of Europe.
According to military experts, India’s entry into the field of photonic radars indicates the country’s move towards the fifth and even sixth generation of defense weapons. Studies show that identifying and intercepting stealth targets will be one of the main challenges in future wars. According to military observers, if India succeeds in operationalizing this technology, it could gain a significant advantage in the region and solidify its position as one of Asia's military technological hubs.
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